Hey guys Novablade here again. Sorry if I missed getting this out last week, but I'm here now. Anyways, the saint Seiya cast will make it's appearance soon. For now, just assume they're watching the games like all of the other onlookers. I haven't quite figured out their role in this story, but I'm piecing it together little by little... hopefully it's decent lol. Anyways take it away guys!

Wendy- R-right! Novablade wants to personally thank anyone who has taken the time to not only read, but also follow, favorite, and like (enjoy) the story so far. He says it means a lot to him.

Koga- And... now for the disclaimers!

Lucy- Novablade does not own Fairy Tail or Saint Seiya and it's characters. Those belong to their respective owners and writers. He only owns the oc's that appear in this story.

Koga- And now, without further ado... chapter 5 of Fairies and Dragons: Allies of the West! Enjoy!

Chapter 5- Wrath of the Flaming Nova

Erza and Kagura stood there watching with wide eyes, they were in a word... shocked but also curious. They were curious to see how this battle between Max Dragonblade and Minerva Orland would go and who would come out the victor. It was obvious to those who truly paid attention that the magic power coming from Max was much much higher and vastly more powerful than the magic emanating from Minerva.

The Flame haired boy looked to the two dueling wizards before speaking up. He voiced his concern, but it was very direct and in a tone that left no room for argument, given the situation.

Max- Erza Scarlet, Kagura Mikazuchi ... I would stand back at a safe distance if I were you. Things are about to get really dangerous here. It won't be safe for either of you here in a few short moments.

Both female wizards just silently nodded and started to back off towards a safer area. They made sure they'd be at least somewhat close to a Lacrima screen so they could observe the battle. Once both female wizards were out of the immediate area, Max then turned towards Minerva. Once his eyes locked onto her, he purposely released his magic power so the Sabertooth wizard could feel it's crushing weight.

Minerva again felt her knees buckle when she felt the weight and density of Max's magical power. It was even stronger this time then when she last felt it.

Minerva- Wha.. what's going on? H-his magic power was never THIS strong before!

*Black Clover ost- Yami Theme*

Max- Well then Minerva Orland of Sabertooth, shall we get started?

Max slid into a stance as Minerva smirked, albeit forced. She was so my trying to mask the unease that was settling in when having to face the strongest wizard from the guild that was at the top in the games rankings. If she could defeat this guy, then maybe Sabertooth could regain their dignity.

All eyes watched as Minerva attacked, her explosion magic going to work. Max simply dodged them expertly as if they were mere annoyances. She then combined her martial arts skills with her Magic, it had any wizard at her mercy. But, not this one. Max caught her leg that she attempted to hit him with. The flame haired boy then tried something completely unexpected. He let her Magic hit him, not even bothering to resist it.

But just when Minerva went for a crippling blow, Max countered swift leg sweep. She was getting angry, what was he doing? She should have finished him off by now! She went to stomp on him as he laid on the ground, but he caught her foot and tightened his grip on it like a vice. The Sabertooth wizard's eyes widened in surprise. While she was monologuing about her guild and how it was only fitting that he perish by the hand of the strongest member of the strongest guild, Max had been steadily increasing his magic power.

*insert my hero academia season 4 ost- Deku vs Chisaki*

Max- are you done yet, miss Orland? Cause I think I've heard more than I care to hear about how great your guild is! Filthy... Do you honestly not hear the hypocritical and contradictory drivel spewing forth from your disgusting mouth?!

Minerva- How.. how dare You! You will learn your place and thats-

Max- NO YOU LISTEN, YOU WITCH! The way you do things is wrong, everyone can see it! And the reason you're going to lose is a simple one... You don't know the first thing about how to draw upon a guild's true power! LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT REAL POWER LOOKS LIKE!

Minerva began to say something but soon found herself at loss for words as she witnessed the true power of the Dragon's Dawn Guild and their wizards.

Max- NOVA GOD CLOTH!

Minerva- Nova God?

A bright pillar of light erupted from where Max stood as white hot flames surrounded him and came to rest on him. When the light died down some, he was covered from the shoulders down in luminescent White and Gold armor. The light from his flames still surrounding it as he shifted his stance with a series of arm movements. Almost like he was tracing something, she noticed a larger than normal magic power swelling around him. This was most likely an attack spell of some kind.

If she attacked first, she could disrupt it. or so she thought.

Minerva- Yugado Rigora!

As the spell began to activate, she realized the spell was too slow to counter Max's attack.

Max- NOVA GOD... PLASMA COMET FIST!!!!

A blinding light shone moments before what appeared to be hundreds of fists so fast that they looked like comets pelted Minerva and wracking her up and down in excruciating pain before she was blown back by the force. Clutching her stomach in pain, she tried activating her spacial magic only to be suddenly rushed by Max.

He rushed towards her, while gripping his hand in a clawing position like he was going to slash her. This was just a feint though, and one Minerva completely fell for. As the wizard went to attack, Max pulled his arm in towards himself and then struck her in the gut with a clawed palm. The wizardess stumbled backwards and quickly found she was unable to move. Looking down, she saw there was a white stigmata emblazoned on her stomach.

Minerva- curses! He must have the same attribute as Sting! I can't move!

Max raised his clawed palm skyward as a blinding light rained down when he swung his arm downwards into a fist.

Max- NOVA GOD... SEARING LIGHT!!!!

The attack hit her like a sledgehammer and it burned. Her entitled body was numbed stiff by the explosion of light. Max wasn't done though. Since she was vulnerable now, he charged up a breath attack that would hurt even more.

Max- NOVA GOD... FLAME BELLOW!!!

An explosion of light and white flames rocked the arena where Minerva was hit by the spell. When she was thrown out of it, her clothes were torn in places and she had burns all over her with smoke coming from the burns.

The crowd watched in complete shock at what was happening, Minerva was being dominated by Max. She couldn't even catch a break, much less land a hit on max. Sabertooth looked on in disbelief, they couldn't believe what was happening. But they couldn't deny what they were witnessing, Minerva was being outclassed in every sense of the word by Max. Fairy Tail was also looking on in mild shock at what was taking place.

Deciding he had enough fun publicly humiliating Minerva, Max prepared his final attack. This attack would end the match. A giant white magic circle appeared beneath him as Minerva still couldn't move due to the stigmata spell. White flames gathered behind him as he launched the attack spell that would end the match.

Max- GOD SLAYER... MYSTIC ART!

Wendy- What the-? Mystic art?

Koga smirked as he explained that a Mystic Art was the strongest of all secret techniques and you could only gain one through brutal training.

Koga- Yup. Mystic Artes are the strongest of all slayer secret techniques. Only trade of is, the training you have to go through to get one is brutal and weighs on your body and mind... until you master it Like Max and the rest of us have.

Wendy- I see..

They returned to the match where Max released his technique.

Max- WHITE LOTUS... HOLY DRAGON ARMADA!!!!

After briefly bring his hands back he adopted a stance similar to Natsu when he defeated sting and rogue. Once he felt enough power was gathered he unleashed the technique. Searing light and white hot flames washed over the wizardess as the spell overtook her. Seconds after, what felt like hundreds of punches and a bolt of lightning pelted her being. An enormous explosion of light rocked the arena as every one of the spectators had to cover their eyes from the stinging light.

Sabertooth stood there, shocked at what they saw. The strongest wizard from their guild had been defeated? And it took almost no effort at all from Dragon's Dawn. The one who'd defeated Minerva didn't even look tired, He was nonetheless for wear.

Sting- And... we're supposed to beat power like that?

Rufus- I'm suddenly not liking our chances very much against them.

While the rest of his guild was struggling to come to terms with what just happened, Jiemma was shocked. How could a wizard from a no name guild until about 4 years ago defeat Minerva? It didn't make any kind of sense. Could Dragon's Dawn actually be that formidable of a guild? If they were, that would definitely interfere with his plans going forward. He had to face the grim reality of the situation though, as the standings in the games stood now.. there was no possible way Sabertooth could catch up to Dragon's Dawn.

That guild was just too far ahead in the rankings, and they'd spell trouble for any of his other wizards that ran into them. It was time to focus on a less threatening opponent. Surely they could handle Fairy Tail, right? Then again, Fairy Tail wasn't one to be messed with either. But it would have to do for now, at least until he came up with another contingency plan. He'd be playing against time, while also trying to escape the wrath of Dragon's Dawn.

Jiemma- Hmm... Maxwell Dragonblade huh? I guess there's a reason why they call you the Flaming Nova... What terrifying power that boy has. Best to avoid him and his guild for the rest if the games, they're far too formidable of an opponent for my guild... much as it irks me to admit that.

He silently would observe the rest of the games while simultaneously plotting his next move. Jiemma wouldn't go down so quietly, he had plans that were unfulfilled. And he wouldn't go down without seeing them implemented first.

Minerva flew out of the blast and hit the floor in a smoking heap. Billows of smoke coming off of her and her eyes rolled to the back of her head, a sign that she was unconscious and a signal of her crushing defeat. Max lowered his hands and scoffed while raising his arm in triumph, Sabertooth's strongest wizard had been crushed.

Chapati- We have a winner! Max Dragonblade has defeated Minerva Orland!

The crowd roared in approval as their guild looked on with smiles and Fairy Tail looked on in shock. One thing was painfully obvious to Mavis and the rest of the Fairy Tail Guild now.. They could not afford to underestimate Dragon's Dawn now. The blonde spectral first master of the Fairy Tail Guild adopted a thoughtful position. She began to rethink her strategy for the games now. Their guild was not yet ready to face Dragon's Dawn, luckily, they agreed to a temporary ceasefire until Sabertooth had been dealt with.

That would allow her and Makarov to come up with a plan to confront Dragon's Dawn with. In all likelihood, the aforementioned guild would be their final opponent in the games. And that was one opponent they'd need to be prepared for.

Kagura and Erza looked on with smiles and wide eyes soon after. They looked at each other.

Kagura- To think that Minerva would suffer such a humiliating defeat is...

Erza- I agree Kagura. It's surprising to say the least.

The two wizards prepared to face each other in combat. They would chat amongst themselves about what the meaning of Minerva's revelation about Kagura really meant.

Erza- What did Minerva mean by Kagura is related to Simon? I'll have to find out from Kagura herself.

The redhead steeled her resolve as she prepared to engage Kagura of Mermaid Heel in combat. Since Millianna was defeated by Minerva, Sabertooth gained 10 more points here's how the score of day 4 of the Grand Magic Games stood as the combat heated up:

Dragon's Dawn: 54 points

Sabertooth: 38 points

Fairy Tail: 30 points

Mermaid Heel: 25 points

Lamia Scale: 25 points

Quatro Puppy: 22 points

Blue Pegasus: 18 points

All eyes now turned to the battle between Erza and Kagura, wondering who would come out on top. Meanwhile, in another part of the arena the other 4 members of Dragon's Dawn's team were on the move. Each had a target in mind. Honoo, who'd replaced Yukikaze so she could rest headed towards Erza and Kagura. Koga made his way towards the scrum between Baccus, Ichiya, and the last member of Quatro Puppy. Kazuma headed towards Jura, Laxus, and Olga. And Mist decided to head towards Rogue and Gajeel.

With the guild who was in the lead on the move, the rest of the remaining guilds stiffened and prepared themselves for a brutal fight. If any of them were anywhere near as strong as Max was... they'd have their hands full.

Makarov was noticeably sweating as Derek smiled at him.

Derek- Looks like it's beginning, master Makarov.

Makarov- hmm... indeed it is. The final stretch of the games.

Reynar- Don't worry about the others, we'll weed them out if need be. I do hope for a good showing from your children, Makarov. Why don't we end these games with a bang? May the showdown between our two guilds be one this crowd won't soon forget, eh Makarov?

Makarov- yes.. I do hope they're prepared though. Go my children, make this a battle they won't forget!

It looks like Dragon's Dawn is on the move, and after they already defeated Minerva too. Can any of the remaining guilds stop them? To be continued in chapter 6: The Hunt; Fall of the Tigers part 1

Hey Guys, Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Wanted to mainly focus on the fight with Minerva this chapter so I apologize for the lack of the other characters getting screen time. I may or may not cover the Erza vs Kagura fight. If I don't, just assume it goes relatively the same as in the cannon story. Also I couldn't remember how many points I gave Lamia Scale last chapter lol. So if you're confused as to why they suddenly have 25 points this chapter there's your reasoning. In the end, I have decided that I will pair mist with rogue unless a good enough reason is given for me to pair her with one of the other male characters. I like having Sting x Yukino being a thing so I decided against breaking that one up.

I have something in mind for Minerva, so no I will not be leaving her as a villain. it'll come later on. The short sequence between Koga and Wendy, he's communicating to her telepathically. Forgot to mention that lolz. The saint Seiya cast may appear next chapter, but as I said they're observing the games. We'll see. Now for the preview!

Wendy- Next time on Fairies and Dragons: Allies of the West...

Koga- Things get really dicey this time around.

Lucy- It's the final stretch before Fairy Tail's showdown with Dragon's Dawn! And it looks like they have Sabertooth in their sights.

Koga- It's a race between Fairy Tail and Dragon's Dawn to see who can eliminate Sabertooth first, but the other guilds are caught in the midst of their struggle.

Wendy- Next time.. The Hunt; Fall of the Tigers part 1!

Koga- See y'all in the next one!

Wendy- And have a great rest of your week.

Lucy- And remember.. stay safe out there and don't let all the negative and crazy talk get you guys! Bye!